Ramsgate

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/ramsgate

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Ramsgate?Thanet District, Kent, England
2. How many people live in Ramsgate?42,027 (2021 census)
3. How big is Ramsgate?Approximately 13.7 km²
4. What language do people speak in Ramsgate?English
5. When was Ramsgate built?Developed significantly as a seaside resort in the 19th century
6. What is Ramsgate known for?Historic seaside town, large marina, maritime history, and coastal location

Maritime Heritage: The traditions, history, and culture associated with the sea and seafaring activities.
Civil Parish: A fundamental unit of local government in England, responsible for specific local services.
Cross-channel: Referring to travel or connections between England and continental Europe across the English Channel.